<p>Whitecap Dakota Nation’s Dakota Thunder CPCA Chuckwagon Races is a premier celebration of culture, sport, and community, bringing together hundreds of spectators, families, and visitors to experience world-class chuckwagon racing, sports, and Dakota hospitality.</p>
<p>The event is August 7-9, 2026.</p>

Whitecap Dakota Nation’s Dakota Thunder CPCA Chuckwagon Races is a premier celebration of culture, sport, and community, bringing together hundreds of spectators, families, and visitors to experience world-class chuckwagon racing, sports, and Dakota hospitality.
The event is August 7-9, 2026.

Whitecap Dakota Nation Sports Grounds

2026 Dakota Thunder Chuckwagon Races

August 7 - General Admission - Childen (0-5)

August 8 - General Admission - Childen (0-5)

August 9 - General Admission - Childen (0-5)

August 7 - General Admission - Elders & Seniors (65+)

August 8 - General Admission - Elders & Seniors (65+)

August 9 - General Admission - Elders & Seniors (65+)

August 7 - General Admission - Youth (6-17)

Pancake Breakfast - August 8 - Adult

August 8 - General Admission - Youth (6-17)

August 9 - General Admission - Youth (6-17)

August 7 - General Admission - Adult

Cabaret - August 7 - Dakota Dunes Resort - 19+ Only

August 8 - General Admission - Adult

Cabaret - August 8 - Dakota Dunes Resort - 19+ Only

August 9 - General Admission - Adult

Whitecap Dakota Nation

Join for three exciting days of CPCP Chuckwagon Races, hosted by Whitecap Dakota Nation.